Dozens of soldiers arrested after apparent coup attempt in Niger’s capital
Dozens of soldiers arrested after apparent coup attempt in Niger’s capital
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Niger’s military-led government says it contained mutiny: What next?
Mutiny began at a military base in Niamey and spread to area near the presidential palace and state broadcaster.
Trump EPA is manipulating safety data around a highly toxic flame retardant, advocates allege
Widely used chemical TBBPA may present a danger to US public, and especially children, independent research findsThe Environmental Protection Agency is manipulating safety data around a highly toxic flame retardant deployed across the US economy, public health advocates allege.The chemical, TBBPA, has been found in dust in US homes and in consumer goods at combined levels that independent research...
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13-year-old among 321 arrested as Hong Kong police seize drugs worth HK$130m
Hong Kong police have arrested 321 people, including a 13-year-old, and seized HK$130 million (US$16.5 million) worth of suspected illegal drugs during a seven-week citywide crackdown. Code-named “Tailbacker”, the operation ran from July 12 to August 29, and uncovered 234 drug-related cases, police said on Sunday. The 321 suspects, aged between 13 and 72, comprised 228 men, 65 women and 28 minors....
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Nepal-Tibet death toll rises amid new flood fears and race to free group trapped in tunnel
Combined toll of more than 750 dead and 3,000 people missing in Nepal and Tibet after devastating flood‘Their whole village has disappeared’: frantic hunt for survivors in Kathmandu hospitalRescuers in Nepal and Tibet have battled through leg-sucking mud amid the threat of fresh flooding to search for thousands of people still missing after a deadly wall of water swept through the Himalayan border...
Alvarez returns to Atletico training amid Barcelona, Arsenal transfer links
Atletico Madrid forward missed two earlier training sessions amid ongoing speculation about his future at the club.
Ben-Gvir taunts Palestinian women prisoners over prison conditions
Ben-Gvir taunts Palestinian women prisoners over prison conditions
Spain announces €165m emergency package for Ceuta as migrant returns continue
The Council of Ministers will on Tuesday approve an emergency package to revive the economy and strengthen public services in Ceuta, one month after the mass arrival of migrants.
Ferry carrying nearly 270 people capsizes off northern Cyprus, killing some
A ferry carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus.
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Live text updates from our commentary stream coverage as Bruno Fernandes will hope to help United recover from defeat.
LIVE: Manchester United vs Ipswich Town – Premier League
Live text updates from our commentary stream coverage as Bruno Fernandes will hope to help United recover from defeat.
Andy Burnham pledge to end indefinite prison terms ‘a step towards healing’
Campaigners welcome plan to bring IPP sentences to a close but say the move is long overdueCampaigners have hailed Andy Burnham’s pledge to bring an end to indefinite jail terms as “a day that thousands of families have spent years fighting for”.The prime minister has said he will “end the injustice” of imprisonment for public protection (IPP) sentences during this parliament, meaning people will ...
Andy Burnham pledge to end indefinite jail terms ‘a step towards healing’
Campaigners welcome plan to bring IPP sentences to a close but say the move is long overdueCampaigners have hailed Andy Burnham’s pledge to bring an end to indefinite jail terms as “a day that thousands of families have spent years fighting for”.The prime minister has said he will “end the injustice” of imprisonment for public protection (IPP) sentences during this parliament, meaning people will ...
Palestinian mother in agony as Israeli attack kills her son
Palestinian mother in agony as Israeli attack kills her son
In 2021, Amazon shut US rooftop solar after six incidents at 47 sites; audit found 259 issues
Amazon shut down rooftop solar systems at all 47 of its North American sites in 2021 after six facilities reported fires or arc flash incidents. A later audit found one critical and 259 significant issues across its global solar portfolio, including mismatched connectors, improper installation, poor wire management and water intrusion in inverters.
Norway’s New King breaks silence after father’s death
Norway’s new king addressed the nation for the first time since taking the throne, paying tribute to his 89-year-old father, who died the previous day. Morgan Ayre has the details.
Will US threats over Iran be the last straw for Beijing?
Earlier this month, when US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened sanctions against any nation continuing to purchase Iranian crude oil, he did not name China. He did not need to. China, the Islamic Republic’s largest oil customer, is squarely in Washington’s crosshairs. The US has already unveiled new sanctions against 60 individuals, companies and vessels linked to Iranian trade, including...
Pacific Summit opens amid Taiwan row
The annual Pacific Islands Forum begins on Monday in Palau, bringing together the 18-member intergovernmental organisation to discuss regional cooperation and security. On Sunday, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung joined Palau President Surangel Whipps at a ceremony to hand over a fleet of electric buses donated by Taipei. China has criticised Taiwan’s participation in the event. Charles Par...
Ferry carrying more than 260 people capsizes off northern Cyprus
Authorities say several people have died after a ferry accident off the coast of northern Cyprus. The catamaran-style vessel was carrying nearly 270 passengers and crew when it capsized. Turkey’s ambassador to Nicosia said many of those on board were rescued, while some were taken to hospital. France 24 correspondent Nathalie Savaricas reports the latest.
Captain arrested after eight people die in ferry capsize off northern Cyprus
Eight other crew members who were on board when the boat set sail from Kyreneia have also been arrested. Investigations into the accident are still underway.
Seven dead after passenger ship carrying 267 people sinks off coast of northern Cyprus
Video footage circulating on social media appears to show passengers in life jackets sitting on the overturned ship as they wait to be reached.
Six dead after passenger ship carrying 267 people sinks off coast of northern Cyprus
Video footage circulating on social media appears to show passengers in life jackets sitting on the overturned ship as they wait to be reached.
Passenger ship carrying 267 people sinks off coast of northern Cyprus
Video footage circulating on social media appears to show passengers in life jackets sitting on the overturned ship as they wait to be reached.
Passenger ship carrying 270 people sinks off coast of northern Cyprus
Video footage circulating on social media appears to show passengers in life jackets sitting on the overturned ship as they wait to be reached.
Death toll from Russian strike on Ukrainian arms depot rises to 38
Russia's Defence Ministry announces plans to launch 'massive strikes' against Ukraine's infrastructure before winter.
Boat carrying some 270 people capsizes off northern Cyprus
A local mayor says 159 passengers have been reached so far, with a rescue operation under way.
Boat carrying some 270 people capsizes off northern Cyprus - reports
The local mayor says 159 passengers have been reached so far, with a rescue operation under way.
Backlash grows after Hong Kong authorities seize second ‘fighting dog’ in week
Hong Kong authorities are facing a growing backlash after seizing a “fighting dog” from its owner following a neighbour’s complaint and detaining it for behavioural evaluation. It was the second dog with pit bull lineage that the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department had seized in a week. The department’s actions came amid heightened public concern over canine management, following a ...
Road collapses in Nepal landslide four days after floods
A vital highway weakened by Nepal’s floodwaters has collapsed four days after the catastrophic glacial outburst.